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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… did not adopt or enforce adequate disbursement policies. Of 1,317 disbursements reviewed by auditors, 207 check … compliance, which resulted in apparent overpayments of $2,180. Find out how your government money is spent at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsGeddes Town Clerk Charged in $30K Swindle
… Attorney William J. Fitzpatrick announced the arrest today of Geddes Account Clerk Shannon Carhart for allegedly … $30,000 in a health care coverage scam. Carhart, 43, of Syracuse, enrolled in the town’s health insurance after … $6,000 from the town meant for employees who opted out of health insurance coverage. In addition, Carhart cost the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/geddes-town-clerk-charged-30k-swindlePutnam County – Court and Trust Funds (2017M-221)
… appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2014 through … 1, 2017. Background The County Clerk and Surrogate’s Court are responsible for maintaining up-to-date and complete records for court and trust funds and abandoned property. Pursuant to New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/12/01/putnam-county-court-and-trust-funds-2017m-221Orange County – Court and Trust Funds (2017M-225)
… for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2014 through January 1, 2017. Background The County Clerk and … for court and trust funds for the period January 1 2014 through January 1 2017 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/12/01/orange-county-court-and-trust-funds-2017m-225Greene County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-294)
… foreclosures. Also, in certain circumstances, funds from estates are entrusted to the Treasurer for safekeeping by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/12/12/greene-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-294Genesee County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-322)
… for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2011 through January 1, 2014. Background County officials are … for court and trust funds for the period January 1 2011 through January 1 2014 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/12/12/genesee-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-322Dutchess County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-293)
… controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2013 through January 1, 2014. … officials are responsible for safeguarding court and trust funds in their care. Pursuant to a court order, certain … moneys from foreclosures. Also, in certain circumstances, funds from estates are entrusted to the Treasurer for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/12/12/dutchess-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-293Niagara County – Court and Trust Funds (2015M-228)
… controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2009 through July 14, 2015. … officials are responsible for safeguarding court and trust funds in their care. Pursuant to a court order, certain … moneys from foreclosures. Also, in certain circumstances, funds from estates are entrusted to the Treasurer for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/11/13/niagara-county-court-and-trust-funds-2015m-228Columbia County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-353)
… 2013 through January 1, 2014. Background County officials are responsible for safeguarding court and trust funds in … Also, in certain circumstances, funds from estates are entrusted to the Treasurer for safekeeping by order of … Ensure that all moneys deemed abandoned property are turned over to the State Comptroller in a timely manner. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/01/16/columbia-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-353Allegany County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-74)
… Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to … may be provided to the court and then delivered to the County Treasurer (Treasurer). Payments made pursuant to court … an estate payment is unknown). Key Findings Although the County Clerk maintains scanned copies of all court orders …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/04/04/allegany-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-74Oswego County – Court and Trust Funds (2022-C&T-5)
… for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2019 through September 7, 2022. Background Pursuant to a court … for court and trust funds for the period January 1 2019 through September 7 2022 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/11/23/oswego-county-court-and-trust-funds-2022-ct-5Delaware County – Court and Trust Funds (2022-C&T-2)
… for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2019 through March 24, 2022. Background Pursuant to a court order, … for court and trust funds for the period January 1 2019 through March 24 2022 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/07/22/delaware-county-court-and-trust-funds-2022-ct-2X.6 Overview – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES This section informs New York State agencies of established Special Use Vendor IDs used in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). … payments from the agencies’ sole custody account to the State’s General Checking account. These payments will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x6-overviewComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction and Sentencing of Florida Man For Theft of Over $180,000 in NYS Pension Benefits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney … stole over $180,000 in pension benefits issued by the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System to his … of Mr. Schusteritsch proves once again that stealing from New York State's pension system is risky business," said …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-and-sentencing-florida-man-theft-overDiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Ordered to Pay $50,000 for Theft of Public Funds
… Fire Co., Cindi Perkins, was yesterday ordered to pay $50,000 in restitution and sentenced to serve five years … Volunteer Fire Co Cindi Perkins was yesterday ordered to pay $50000 in restitution and sentenced to serve five years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-ordered-pay-50000-theft-public-fundsXII.8.F Changes to Vouchers After Submission to OSC – XII. Expenditures
… for the voucher (e.g., payment method, bank account for ACH, address sequence for checks). Scheduled Payment Date For … the voucher is processed by OSC. For vouchers payable by ACH, this is the date that funds are made available in the … PM on the date of the payment. For vouchers payable by ACH, the Bureau of State Expenditures must receive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8f-changes-vouchers-after-submission-oscXII.6.C Paying Prompt Contract Interest – XII. Expenditures
… XI, Section 4.A - Not-for-Profit Prompt Contracting of this Guide. In the event that the Agency does owe … on the overpayment rate established by the Commissioner of Taxation and Finance. This rate, however, is subject to change quarterly. Please refer to the Department of Taxation and Finance’s website for the most current …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6c-paying-prompt-contract-interestCayuga County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-5)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County … The purpose of our review was to determine whether County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/27/cayuga-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-5Wayland-Cohocton Central School District – Building Access Accounts and Badges (2024M-113)
… School District (District) officials properly managed and monitored building access accounts and badges. Key Findings District officials did not properly manage and monitor building access accounts and badges used to … Determine whether WaylandCohocton Central School District District officials properly managed and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/12/20/wayland-cohocton-central-school-district-building-access-accounts-andComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Auditors found 70 user accounts have not been used in the last six months. In addition, 19 of these accounts were never used and one … This follow-up audit assessed the fire district’s progress in implementing recommendations made by auditors in a January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits